"mlb 11: the show" Posts

The 2011 World Series is about to get underway so we’re here to predict the winner of this year’s Fall Classic using the most realistic sports game around, MLB 11 The Show. We recently simulated the matchup between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals and judging by the results, you may want to fasten your seatbelts because it’s going to be a wild ride. Here’s a quick video rundown of the series (see above).

As you can see, the Cards took the early series advantage, winning Game 1 behind the arm of their ace, Chris Carpenter, but the Rangers took back the momentum, and home field advantage, with an important win in Game 2. With the series back in Texas, the Cardinals fought hard behind their big bats, Matt Holiday and Lance Berkman, and retook the lead in the series with a surprising Game 3 victory.

Challenge of the Week for October 10 (#32) is the last prize related Challenge of the year. We come with a prediction for the World Series match-up. The Brewers hard throwing right-hander (1.20 WHIP, 201 K’s) matches up against the Tigers first baseman, who puts up consistent power numbers (30HR’s, 105 RBI’s).

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an MLB star- Hamels, Reyes, Upton, McCann, Matsui, Span.

Week #32 begins on Monday, October 10th at 5:30 am PDT and ends Monday, October 16th at 4:30 am PDT.

Challenge of the Week for October 3 (#31) shows off the Divisional Playoffs. The D’backs young center fielder (20 HR’s, .751 OPS) matches up against the Brewers starter 2 man in the rotation (207 K’s, 1.22 WHIP).

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 MLB.com gift card.

Week #31 begins on Monday October 3rd at 5:30am PDT and ends October 10th at 4:30am PDT.

To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week continues the final monthly prize period (October) – $2000, cold hard cash. Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points. Only 2 weeks left!

Challenge of the Week for September 26 is dedicated to the race for the #1 Draft Pick. Both the Astros and Twins are out of the playoff race, but are very much in the hunt for the #1 draft pick in 2012. It’s a consolation prize, but a prize nonetheless. The Astros power hitting Left Fielder faces one of the Twins best right handed pitchers.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six MLB stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathis, Soriano, Ellsbury, Mauer.

Week #30 begins on Monday September 26th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday October 3rd at 4:30am PDT.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 MLB.com gift card.

Week #29 begins on Monday September 19nd at 5:30am PDT and ends September 26th at 4:30am PDT.
To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week kicks off the final monthly prize period (October) – $2000, cold hard cash. Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.

Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE. Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of MLB The Show at www.TheShowNation.com.

Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!

Challenge of the Week #28 celebrates the AL Wild Card race as the RedSox young center fielder matches up against the Rays hard throwing righty, with over 200 strikeouts this year.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an MLB star- Hamels, Reyes, Upton, McCann, Matsui, Span.

Week #28 begins on Monday September 12th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday September 19nd at 4:30am PDT.

To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week continues the August monthly prize period – $2000, cold hard cash. Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points. Weekly scores will also be added from May 30th until September 18th 4:30am PST for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!

Challenge of the Week #27 is an NL East match-up. The Phillies’ recently acquired Right Fielder faces the Atlanta Braves’ veteran pitcher. Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can for a chance to win a $250 MLB.com gift card.

Week #27 begins on Monday, September 5th at 5:30am Pacific Time and ends Monday September 12th at 4:30am Pacific Time.

To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period – $2000, cold hard cash. Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.

Before I get to this week’s Challenge of the Week, I wanted to let everyone know that MLB 11 The Show is now available for $39.99! So, if you haven’t picked up MLB 11 yet, now is the time, especially with the MLB season kicking into high gear as we get ready for the playoffs. Here’s a quick video reminding you why The Show is the most authentic and true-to-life baseball experience out there…

Challenge of the Week #26 is an Inter-league match-up. The Rangers 13 game winner, and ace, faces the last year’s NL MVP and Reds 1st baseman.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six MLB stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathis, Soriano, Posey, Ellsbury.

Week #26 begins on Monday August 29th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday September 5th th at 4:30am PDT.